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December 13th, 2014, 03:07 AM | #1 |
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Anyone here using YN-300/YN-300II's for weddings?
Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone's using these for receptions? If so, how are they on the job? I recently picked up a pair of YN-300's, but need to get them sent back. They're fine on full power, but as soon as I turn it down one notch or lower, my camera picks up really bad flickering. Anyone here face the same issue as me?
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December 13th, 2014, 05:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone here using YN-300/YN-300II's for weddings?
Buy the YN600's no flickering issues with those.
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December 13th, 2014, 05:36 AM | #3 |
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Re: Anyone here using YN-300/YN-300II's for weddings?
Yes and no. There were flickering issues on the early models, but these should have been fixed on 2014 production.
Here's my reviews on the YN300 & YN600 lights (all have written reviews, first two have videos, the second one is a bit long - sorry): Yongnuo YN300 Pro LED Video Light Review Yongnuo YN300-II Pro LED Video Light Review Yongnuo YN600 (5500K) Pro LED Video Light Review Yongnuo YN600 (3200K-5500K) Pro LED Video Light Review The YN600 units have some definite issues when running on batteries and the fans can be problematic in quite situations. OTOH, they are a lot brighter. There are better alternatives.
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I need something a little more portable for weddings, so the YN600 is a no go.
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Great write ups ... Any chance you will do the same with the newly released YN900's ... 900 LED versions ? They are available in 5500k and 3300-5500k variations. |
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Next up will be the Aputure Amaran 528 range which are the ones I choose to use over the Yongnuo LED lights, even though they are slightly more expensive. Hoping to have those up shortly.
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Re: Anyone here using YN-300/YN-300II's for weddings?
Al, what frequency / frame rates are you using on your cameras? I'll be happy to set my YN300 & YN300-II up here and do a quick test to see if mine have the same problems.
I'm assuming 60hz, but at you running at 23.98, 24, 29.97, 59.97?
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That would be great, Dave! I'm running at 23.976 fps and 1/47 shutter speed with Magic Lantern loaded.
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When you use your YN300 are you also under other lighting conditions? Is it possible that your flicker is coming from the other lights in the room? Have you ever seen this flicker before (without the light) ? I know that some lights products prior to about October 2013 had this issue, so it's possible you got an old one (did you buy it new), but I would have thought that this far on all the old stock would have gone.
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Why do you feel that the YN600 is not portable enough for weddings? We use them for weddings all of the time. I love the remote for not only turning on and off, but adjusting the brightness. Additionally, we have been to some receptions where they use 3200k lighting for the events and then switch over to 4500-5600k lighting for the party. It is so great to be able to adjust the color balance from the remote. For the events of the reception, depending on how large the dance floor is, I may go 15-30% with the YN600s, but then once the party kicks, I back them off quite a bit, maybe 5-10%. The batteries last for the entire reception using the YN600 like this. I have two pairs of them. I removed the barn doors on the pair I use on lights stands near the dance floor. Without the barn doors, they look smaller, and as Dave pointed out, the barn doors are useless for controlling the light. I have a second set that I use in a light kit for non weddings, and as Dave pointed out, I use diffusion paper clipped to the barn doors. I use a Lowel Rifa for the key light and then a couple of YN600s for the fill and hair light. I have never heard the fans kick on, but I guess I'm generally running the lights below 10% for interviews. |
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December 13th, 2014, 10:57 AM | #11 |
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Re: Anyone here using YN-300/YN-300II's for weddings?
I picked up an Aputure Amaran 672 bi-color LED a few weeks ago. It's their new line of 95+ CRI, which got me interested. Fanless operation, remote control, and small size were a consideration, as I wanted this to be part of a travel lighting kit. If you're looking for long throw, then the spot version would be the better option, but it's not a bi-color unit. For a general purpose light, I'm pretty happy with this one. I did a quick review here:
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I personally prefer the Aputure lights (sorry my reviews are not up yet - they're coming - promise!).
But: • They are just as big as the YN600 and not really suitable for on-camera mounting • Don't have barn doors if you want to mount diffusion paper • Are not as bright as the YN600 and the 'C' (variable colour) version is not even as bright as the YN300 • The 528 series don't have remote controls - the newer model does However: • They don't have noisy fans • They can charge batteries while you're using them plugged in to the wall • They have a much more stable output
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I run a feed from the board and a mic near the speaker system, so I don't rely on the on camera audio for the speeches. |
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December 15th, 2014, 03:16 AM | #15 |
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Re: Anyone here using YN-300/YN-300II's for weddings?
Sorry for the late reply guys. I was out of town over the weekend. Thanks for all the advice! One more question. Do you guys think I'd be able to get away with 2 or 3 YN-300II's on light stands for lighting up a reception dance floor and speeches, or do you think it'd be a safer bet with 2 YN600s or Aperture 528s?
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